Publications by authors named "W C Eward"
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- The LightFix Trial aimed to assess the effectiveness of the IlluminOss System (IS) in treating impending and completed pathological fractures of the humerus over one year.
- A study with 81 patients showed significant decreases in pain and increases in upper limb function after treatment, with notable improvements in pain scores and functional metrics throughout the year.
- While the IS provided benefits, it had a device fracture rate of 15%, suggesting caution when used alone for completed fractures.
Introduction In the complex landscape of healthcare economics, the financial relationship between physicians and industry remains a topic of significant interest and reflection. While the dynamics of industry relationships in certain orthopedic subspecialties have been well documented, the intricacies of industry payments within musculoskeletal (MSK) oncology programs have yet to be thoroughly explored. In this study, we aim to examine the relationship between academic and industry productivity at the fellowship level.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose: Loddo et al. (Br J Cancer 100:959-70, 2009) established the prognostic significance of cell cycle markers and "Cell-Cycle Phenotypes" in breast carcinoma. This study aims to 1) identify prognostic cell-cycle markers in sarcoma, and 2) assess the prognostic potential of specific cell-cycle phenotypes in sarcoma.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFManual surgical resection of soft tissue sarcoma tissue can involve many challenges, including the critical need for precise determination of tumor boundary with normal tissue and limitations of current surgical instrumentation, in addition to standard risks of infection or tissue healing difficulty. Substantial research has been conducted in the biomedical sensing landscape for development of non-human contact sensing devices. One such point-of-care platform, previously devised by our group, utilizes autofluorescence-based spectroscopic signatures to highlight important physiological differences in tumorous and healthy tissue.
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- Osteofibrous dysplasia (OFD) is a rare, benign bone lesion primarily found in the tibia, characterized by the growth of fibrous tissue and variable bone involvement, making diagnosis challenging.
- A case study highlights a young patient with OFD-related pain and introduces a new vacuum-assisted bone harvester technique for more effective biopsy and curettage.
- This innovative method improves the ability for surgeons to obtain tissue samples and perform necessary procedures in cases of OFD.